How To Fix 3N089 - Pers. no & has no value in PCALE (cluster table) for the new year

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 3N - HR: Messages for Swedish Payroll

• Message number: 089

• Message text: Pers. no & has no value in PCALE (cluster table) for the new year

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 3N089 - Pers. no & has no value in PCALE (cluster table) for the new year ?

  The SAP error message 3N089 indicates that a personnel number (Pers. no) does not have a value in the PCALE cluster table for the new year. This typically occurs during the year-end processing or when trying to generate payroll results for a new calendar year.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Data: The personnel number may not have been properly initialized for the new year in the PCALE cluster. This can happen if the year-end closing process was not completed correctly.
  Incorrect Configuration: There may be issues with the configuration of the payroll schema or the infotypes related to payroll that prevent the system from recognizing the personnel number for the new year.
  Data Migration Issues: If data was migrated from another system or if there were changes in the personnel records, it could lead to missing entries in the PCALE cluster.
  Infotype Records: The relevant infotypes (like IT0008 for Basic Pay, IT0014 for Recurring Payments/Deductions, etc.) may not have been maintained for the new year.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check PCALE Cluster: Use transaction code SE11 to check the PCALE cluster for the specific personnel number. Ensure that the necessary entries for the new year exist.
  Year-End Closing: Ensure that the year-end closing process has been completed successfully. This includes running the necessary payroll and closing programs.
  Maintain Infotypes: Verify that all relevant infotypes for the personnel number are correctly maintained for the new year. You can do this using transaction code PA30 (Maintain HR Master Data).
  Run Payroll Simulation: If the data appears correct, try running a payroll simulation for the personnel number to see if the error persists.
  Check Configuration: Review the payroll configuration settings to ensure that they are set up correctly for the new year.
  Consult SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional guidance.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  PA30: Maintain HR Master Data
  SE11: Data Dictionary
  PC00_MXX_CALC: Payroll processing (where X is the country code)
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for payroll processing and year-end closing procedures.
  Support: If the issue persists after checking the above, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with SAP support for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue related to the error message 3N089.